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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
JACK WOLLITZ Diligence keeps water flowing
With three-quarter of the earth's surface covered by water, it's easy to take our precious liquid
YSU Board delays raise for Sweet
YSU's top administrators got 3 percent raises as of July 1. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
SCOTT SHALAWAY These moths can be mistaken for birds
If it looks like a hummingbird, flies like a hummingbird, and feeds like a hummingbird, it should be
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Gregg and Rebecca Lopuchovsky, 3348 Lewis-Seifert Road, Hubbard, twins: girl and
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Program's enrollment
Program's enrollment NILES -- The enrollment period for a city-endorsed natural-gas program has
Kiwanis Club to celebrate 85th year
BOARDMAN -- The Kiwanis Club of Youngstown will celebrate its 85th anniversary at a dinner
Coroner: Man who died in woods had a heart attack
HARLANSBURG, Pa. -- Authorities say a man found dead in the woods in Scott Township died of natural
NILES Kitchen duty's a tradition at festival
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- For five days each July, Our Lady of Mount
Mike Krake heads Struthers Rotary
BOARDMAN -- Struthers Rotary Club installed new officers during a dinner meeting July 13 at Antone's
MIKE BRAUN Pa. family cleans up at trap shoot
The Pascoes of New Castle, Pa., turned in a stellar family performance last weekend at the West
New principal chosen in Columbiana
COLUMBIANA -- Longtime Salem resident Fred Kunar will begin duties Aug. 1 as Columbiana High School
Connoisseurs of cuisine
Lucille Soltesz, above, gets ready to box up pizzas while Dick Dubiel, left, lugs a tray of the very
YSU PAY Raise amounts
Most top administrators at Youngstown State University got 3 percent pay raises as of July 1. Top 10
Pavlik bursts onto scene
Kelly Pavlik learned to fight on the backyard football fields of Youngstown. "I was always
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL Scheduled activities The 68th festival started Wednesday and runs through Sunday at the
GUILFORD LAKE Divers to look for Middleton Township woman
LISBON -- Searchers are expected to scour Guilford Lake next week for a Middleton Township woman who
MAHONING COUNTY Carano discusses party's fee plan
Some Democratic officeholders question the wisdom of requiring elected officials to pay 5 percent of
SANDLOTS Express sweeps to Ruth crowns
The teams won both the 13-year-old and the 14-15 titles. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Express swept
Following rules of the road
Opinion: The Boardman Police Department has taken a good first step to protect innocent bystanders from the
GETTING IT RIGHT
UThe telephone numbers in Sunday's listings for the Diabetes Helpline and for the prenatal breast-
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS A special Men's and Women's Recreational Day is scheduled Aug. 25 at the Bieber
WARREN Former landfill owner gets more jail time
He finished serving a six-month jail sentence last month. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Campers hit the books
The reading program gives kids a chance to discover an early love of literature. By NANCY TULLIS
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS XParents of Performing Arts will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the senior citizens room at the
GAIL WHITE It's adolescence, and the aliens have landed
I have a 12-year-old alien living in my house. I suspect that one night when my son Robert was
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners move on clearing trench
The study recommended a much more expensive solution. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
UNGARO'S REAPPOINTMENT OF GREAT BENEFIT TO VALLEY
Opinion: EDITOR: On behalf of the Grow Mahoning Valley committee, I would like to thank Gov. Bob Taft for
PennDOT won't fund traffic signals
Traffic volume on U.S. Route 224 in Union Township isn't considered heavy enough for a signal.
Congregation will rebuild after fire
WARREN -- The 40 or so people who worship each week in Austin Village Baptist Church are looking for
BRISTOL RAPE Lawyer: Mom had trust in teen
Both adults have been released from jail after posting bond. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
NEW CASTLE Council OKs agreement for project
Project work must start within 30 days of the state's approval of the contract. By LAURE CIOFFI
Boardman Lions Club inducts officers
BOARDMAN -- The Boardman Lions Club held installation of new officers for 2001-02 at a dinner June
West Branch board buys new textbooks
West Branch board buys new textbooks BELOIT -- New textbooks are coming to West Branch schools.
QUOTES About the proposal
"It suggests that the endorsement process is tied to money and the precinct committee people don't
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Hudson Valley (17-12) at Scrappers (6-24). When: 7:05. Radio: WBBW-AM (1240).
COLON CASE Second gag order angers girl's family
A family friend called the order asinine. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN
AUSTINTOWN Man is arraigned on burglary charge
The suspect had to be shaken awake by police. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN
Car hits 12-year-old who rode bike into its path
SALEM -- Christian Milhoan, 12, of 1448 Cleveland St., rode his bicycle into a car's path about 4:39
DORSEY NICHOLSON Earnhardt portrait to assist needy
The artist donated the painting to New Covenant Worship Center Ladies Ministry. By VERONICA GORLEY
BOARDMAN Teacher's hearing is delayed
Authorities believe the Chaney student has run away from home again. BOARDMAN -- A pre-trial
LISBON Family says funeral home was disrespectful, inappropriate
Punitive damages of $750,000 are being sought. LISBON -- The family of a deceased man is suing a
Mother faces charges
Mother faces charges YOUNGSTOWN -- A 22-year-old mother has been charged with child endangering
SHOOTING
SHOOTING Vienna club members earn state titles Two members of the Vienna Cougars junior rifle
WARREN Secretary protests relocation of office without telling her
Commission members say they have no problem with the move. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
Breakfast at the Lake
Breakfast at the Lake CORTLAND -- The speaker at this month's "Breakfast at the Lake" is Gene
Park programs look at rocks, wildlife
PORTERSVILLE, Pa. -- Programs about fossils, wildlife habitats and recycling are to begin this
ALTERNATIVES TO AMNESTY
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Illegal immigration is such a complicated and emotional issue that the very words
NILES SCHOOLS Plan for facility has support
The district is part of a group of schools seeking a grant to improve American- history teaching.
Postal Service bonus plan is ill-timed, unwarranted
Opinion: Here's another item for your "Only In Government" file: The U.S. Postal Service is facing a $2
MAHONING VALLEY Nurses will vote on pact with Forum
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The two sides reached the agreement quietly, without a third party and
BOARDMAN New chase policy invoked
An officer said police have information about the vehicle and the driver. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Canfield Fair contest
Canfield Fair contest CANFIELD -- Crafting art from a bag of household scraps is the challenge of